Bows

Sophie Hulme is a designer that marches to her own drum beat. After graduating from Kingston University in 2007, Sophie wasted no time creating a Fall collection. Inspired by menswear and military pieces, her jackets, coats, bags, and hats are slightly off-trend and unique.

I love how her masculine and minimalist cuts are intertwined with feminine details such as a fabulous twisted bow on the back of a hard-edge parka (left). Look forward to seeing an added jewelry collection to her Spring 2009 collection.


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Bridal designers are adorning wedding dresses with bows, fabulous bows as a feminine alternative to crystals and ruffles this season. They evoke a fun and whimsical look — see on the runway of Monique Lhuillier left — and are being used as a focal point, embellishment, or scattered across gowns for a more carefree look. This is a beautiful and more casual way to adorn a wedding gown. Me likey.

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Woe is me: This Valentino Python Bow Clutch ($1,295) is nothing less than gorgeous. Alas, the price keeps it away from my bag collection. But the disappointment is fleeting — I found a worthy replacement for much less.

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On your marks, get set, shop! Neiman Marcus is having their steal-worthy Last Call Sale right now. You can save as much as 65 percent, but move fast, the good stuff won't last.

This Theory Bow Shirt ($77, originally $220) is selling like hotcakes, but why wouldn't it? It looks super comfy and super cute!

The colorful and flirty accessories that make up Hollywould have landed at none other than Target. The collaboration features girly and chic clutches, evening purses, peep toe pumps, and lace heels. Most of the items, like below, are adorned with bows. If that's too feminine for your taste, there are some larger bags with star details, like this Black DeeDee Satchel ($40). Who knew channeling your inner glamor girl could come at such affordable price?

L-R: Grace Peep Toe Pink Pumps ($30); Monroe Lace Clutch ($20); Red Patent Pumps ($30)

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Kate Hudson wore this adorable Chanel bow mini dress to Tom Ford's boutique opening soiree back in early April. The frock looks as gorgeous off the runway as it does on. Of course, it helps that it's on a gal as petite and pretty as Kate! Though it took a while for an exact replica to be made, that day has come my Fab friends!

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This week, your Fab Finds are telling me you're all about the bow. A big bow on a clutch, a big bow sash on a dress; the simple addition of a bow can turn something plain into something feminine and sophisticated. I loved your picks, they were lovely!

The Fab Finder of the week is bellahoney, who found the fantastic Betsey Johnson dress with a bow on the bodice! Every week the Fab Finder I announce Monday morning will receive either a TeamSugar or FabSugar baby tee shirt. I thoroughly enjoy perusing your Fab Finds every week, so dare to be a Fab Finding trendsetter and you just might win a Sugar tee!

(L-R)
• Betsey Johnson Bows Bubble Dress, found by bellahoney.
• Isaac Mizrahi for Target Bow Clutch, found by imahoopie.
• BCBG Max Azria Dress, found by callygirl54.
• Navy La Regale Framed Satin Handbag With Oversized Bow, found by Fab_Kitty.
• Marc by Marc Jacobs Plisse Organza Dress, found by Basma.

I know I dissed Anne Hathaway's Oscars bow gown, but you all recently fab found some yummy blue bow items. I think these bows manage to be a bit more incognito and add just the right amount of femme. Anne: take notes. The fab finder of the week is mariestar for finding this wonderful Spring dress that gets me in the mood for sunshiney days!

Anthropologie After Party dress, found by mariestar.

Moschino Cheap & Chic Charm Pump, found by sanD13.

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